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Royals Welcome Rays to Kauffman for Rematch Series: Stats and Trends to Keep an Eye on

The Royals return to Kauffman Stadium for a six-game homestand starting with the Tampa Bay Rays and finishing with the Philadelphia Phillies. The past week of games hasn't been ideal for the Royals, with a series split against the Rays at the Trop that saw the Royals get outscored 18-5 in the final two games.

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Carter Jensen Extends Longest Active Hitting Streak

The Kansas City Royals have had a disappointing 2026 campaign through 85 games, sitting at an AL-worst 35-50. Despite all that has gone wrong, catcher Carter Jensen has emerged as one of the brightest spots in Kansas City's season.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 29

Better know a draft prospect: Eric Booth Jr.

The Royals have traditionally coveted speedy outfielders, to cover the spacious grounds at Kauffman Stadium. But as the game has evolved and the stadium dimensions have shrunk, will the team still pay a premium for speed?

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Royals avoid sweep as bullpen holds off White Sox

Carter Jensen had three hits with two RBIs, and five Kansas City relievers held the Chicago White Sox to one hit over five scoreless innings, as the Royals earned a 5-4 road win Sunday.

MLB News / Royals Review / June 28

Royals take finale on southside against White Sox

The Royals rallied early in a back-and-forth game, to beat the White Sox 5-4. It ends a 4-game losing streak and a 6-game losing streak to the White Sox.

Jac Caglianone News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Royals Make Jac Caglianone Announcement After Late Scratch From Lineup

While it has been a nightmare season for the Kansas City Royals, one of the biggest bright spots has been the emergence of Jac Caglianone. The 23-year-old left-handed slugger made his big-league debut last year, less than one year after being selected sixth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft.

MLB News / Royals Review / June 27

In a comedy of errors, the Royals lose again to the White Sox

Against the White Sox this afternoon, the Royals lost their fourth straight game, this one a 2-1 comedy of errors in which the Royals failed to bunt home

Cole Ragans News / Field Level Media / June 27

Royals ace Cole Ragans to undergo elbow surgery July 1

Kansas City Royals ace Cole Ragans will undergo surgery on his left elbow on July 1, according to MLB.com. The extent of the damage will not be known until the operation, performed by Dr.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Royals Demote Player After 21-Run Loss to White Sox

The Kansas City Royals made a roster decision following Friday night's blowout against the Chicago White Sox. The Royals lost by a staggering score of 22-1 against their division rivals.

Jac Caglianone News / Athlon Sports / June 27

The Computers Said Jac Caglianone Would Be Average. His Exit Velocity Said Otherwise. One of Us Was Right.

On the morning of April 16, Jac Caglianone was the last qualified hitter in baseball without an RBI. Every other full-time hitter in the sport had driven in at least one run.

Kris Bubic News / Royals Review / June 27

Kansas City Royals news: Is Kris Bubic on the trading block?

David Lesky reviews Seth Lugo’s start on Thursday. He spoke before the season about wanting to use his fastballs more. I’m assuming that was his four-seamer, sinker and cutter.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 26

Royals' Mitch Spence makes wrong kind of history vs. White Sox

Reliever Mitch Spence put his name into the Kansas City Royals record books on Friday. It was just not the kind of history he would have wanted to make.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues to defy physics with historically fast pitch

Pressure on David Stearns to turn Mets around with 'fall guy' Carlos Mendoza fired

Blue Jays call-up power-hitting prospect Sean Keys

Guardians' youth movement continues with Cooper Ingle promotion

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

Jac Caglianone News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Jac Caglianone Rookie Cards 2026: Why Collectors Are Quietly Loading Up Before the Breakout Is Official

Collectors are quietly loading up on Jac Caglianone rookie cards 2026 right now before prices skyrocket. Market indicators show a massive surge as three distinct factors align this June perfectly.

Nick Loftin News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 26

Royals' Nick Loftin Quietly Enjoying Strong June at the Plate

The Kansas City Royals have been at their best offensively in June, scoring 129 runs through the month with four games remaining. It marks the most runs Kansas City has scored in a single month this season.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / June 26

The Royals Have More Questions Than Answers Now and Into the Future

On October 1 of 2023, Zack Greinke took the mound one final time. A five-inning, one-run performance ultimately leading to a win in front of the Kansas City Royals faithful closing out the season, and for Greinke a career, with smiles in Kansas City.

Luke Jackson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Royals Release Luke Jackson

The Royals released right-handers Luke Jackson and Aaron Sanchez from minor league contracts this week, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. Kansas City also announced Wednesday that they’ve added infielder Andrew Velazquez on a minor league deal.

Carter Jensen News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 25

Royals Rookie Carter Jensen Turning Heads During Impressive Hitting Streak

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / June 12

Royals' Jac Caglianone has broken his early-season slump in a big way

Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone has turned a corner in June, batting .476 (10-for-21) with three home runs and seven RBI. His standout

Giants rookie passes Roberto Clemente in MLB history books with walk-off grand slam

White Sox rookie makes history with walk-off home run in dominant MLB debut